Namajipur - Shahkot, Jalandhar

Namajipur is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkot and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Namazipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namajipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namajipur is 029837. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 144701 pincode. Shahkot is the nearest town.

Namajipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Namajipur

As per Census 2011, Namajipur village has a total population of 402 people, consisting of 200 males and 202 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 235 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Namajipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Namajipur

Namajipur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Namajipur

Namajipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mulewal Khaihra, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Namajipur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Namajipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Namajipur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Namajipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Namajipur village are given below:

FAQs about Namajipur